It was a packed house at Project Gallery + Espresso on Thursday night in Hollywood! Bloggers Jackie Chambers of TGIFguide and Brittany “Bella” Graham of Lipstick Lace & Lattes + Love & Biscotti produced and hosted The Style of Social Media, A Fashion and Beauty Panel in association with LA Social Media Week. Guests enjoyed delicious cheesecake cupcakes by Cheesecake de Granger and sipped on wine and Svedka vodka provided by Star Studded Media Group while networking with other industry professionals leading up to the start of the panel.
Jackie Chambers and Brittany “Bella” Graham
The two fashionistas, business women, bloggers and hostesses opened with a “HASHTAG” skit inspired by Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake‘s recent comedy sketch for the Late Show which got the audience of #bloggers #publicists #businessowners #entreprenuers and more laughing. From there they introduced the awesome panel which featured speakers representing innovative companies recognized as leaders in their industries, including STYLE Fashion Week, 365HANGERES, Forte the Collective, Hello Society, and entertainment professional Nina Parker of OMG! Insider.
Packed House!
[highlight color=”green”] MEET THE FEATURED PANELISTS OF #SMWSOCIALSTYLE [/highlight]
Nina Parker formerly of TMZ and now with OMG! Insider
Ferial Moloo of 365HANGERS
She’s in the middle!
Erin and Sarah Whitaker of STYLE Fashion Week
Mark Quest, founder of Forte the Collective
and Chloe Mitchell of Hello Society. Our expert panel shared some awesome advice on being an early adapter to new social platforms and being smart about how you differentiate your brand from the rest. There were also useful tips on the right time of day to post, how to stay ahead in the fast moving world of news, and how to maintain your individuality and be transparent with your fans without going overboard. Guest had their photos taken on the red carpet by Specular Images surrounded by the perfect sounds provided by our new favorite DJ, DJBEasy!
Besides the wonderful gift of knowledge, attendees got to take home special gifts from Ice Lolly, Hollywood Beauty Bar, Krave Jerky and Hair by Gretta!
A special thanks to Primitive Groove Productions for providing the lights and set up for the step and repeat, Living Color Events for the step and repeat banner, Audio Visual Entertainment for the awesome sound system, Star Studded Media Group for the red carpet, furniture and bar set up, and Wendy Bendoni + the amazing ladies of Woodbury University for helping us with absolutely everything!!! We couldn’t have done it without any of you =) <3 And a special shout out to Fred Sweet and the La Jolla Fashion Film Festival!
Scroll down for some more photos from the awesome event and be sure to stay tuned for more!
MEGUMI O of MEGUMI O sunglasses! Click on the pic to check out her shades!
Written by Jacqueline Chambers
Jacqueline Chambers is the founder of TGIFguide. She uses her innate skills as a natural “connector” to serve businesses, brands and individuals in the LA area and beyond.
